A few friends and I stopped by Ichiro Izakaya Yakitori on a Saturday afternoon right when they…read moreopened at 4:30, and there was already a line forming outside. If you've been wanting to try this place, I'd definitely recommend arriving early. Parking was probably the most challenging part of the visit. There was a rummage sale happening nearby, so the area was busier than usual. They do have a designated parking lot, but it's very small and fills up quickly. Most people will likely need to rely on street parking, which took a little patience that day. The restaurant itself is tiny, but that's part of the charm. There's a bar area that seats around 10 to 12 people and only a handful of tables. We were a party of three and were seated right away, but I could see larger groups having a harder time finding space together. The tables are also on the smaller side, so once the food starts arriving things can get a little crowded. That said, the food completely lived up to the hype. Everything we ordered was delicious. The chicken karaage was crispy and flavorful, the marinated ribeye was tender and packed with flavor, and my favorite dish of the night was easily the beef yakisoba. We each ordered a starter, three skewers, and a side that our server recommended, and every plate disappeared quickly. The atmosphere felt lively and busy, with Japanese figurines and decorations displayed throughout the restaurant. I overheard another guest mention that it reminded them of places they had visited in Japan, which made me appreciate the attention to detail even more. One thing to note - we were told they don't split bills, which wasn't a problem for our group, but it's something to know ahead of time if you're dining with friends.

Overall, they did an excellent job recreating the classic izakaya experience. With a lemon sour in…read moremy hand, the grill flaring up in my face, and the sound of friendly conversation all around, I felt truly nostalgic for that hour and was not broken out of my delusion by the reasonable prices. The two downsides I experienced were the bar chairs and the chicken karaage. The chicken was dry on the outside without any sort of battering, which I had not experienced outside of diet naked tenders and certainly not anywhere I ate in Japan, but the quality of the chicken itself was good and highly juicy to the point where I burned myself on my first bite with a geyser of hot water. The bar seating was a nice touch but I found myself constantly sliding back in my chair and very low to the table. The sheer number of chairs packed into the bar was also authentic, as brushing elbows does indeed happen a lot in little shops like this, even if we are not used to it here. The yaki onigiri was absolutely amazing, crunchy and sweet, and the yakisoba was delicious with the rather interesting addition of mayo on the side. I wasn't sure I'd like it but it worked well. All in all, I'd definitely come by again to scratch the itch to not drop a grand on a trip lol

Alright folks this place is usually packed with a line out the door on the weekends, so we finally…read moregot to try it after work yesterday. We still waited over an hour to get our seats. One of the elderly workers did get us drinks while waiting. They have a huge list of specials and fly in fresh seafood daily. I must admit the wait was worth it. Started off with some miso soup, Sapporo beer and some regular hand rolls while checking the special menu. Most ppl would go up to the front and take a pic of it. Try everything, all the seafood is fresh and delicious, the flavors, presentation, everything was amazing. The staff there are all friendly and answer any questions you have about the menu. Shout out to Alex, very cool and helpful guy, plus he always caught any order I put in immediately. The wait is worth it but, great date night spot.

I went here on a work dinner. It's the only way to do it because it's absolutely expensive but an…read moreexperience different than any sushi place. The menu is on the wall. We went crazy the 3 of us. You get to watch your food being made right in front of you. It's an incredible experience. You order with a pencil and paper. You order more with a pencil and paper. Each piece felt unique. It felt personal. it's worth it.

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The bartenders and servers were helpful and…read morehospitable. Since it was our first time here our server rolled out the red carpet and made sure to deliver an experience we would come back for. Everything we ate was full of flavor and I only wish I had more room to try more of the skewers. We definitely will be coming back.

The interior of the building is very aesthetically appealing and fits the style of food well…read more The food itself is fairly priced and was made speedily. This did not affect the quality of the food as it was very pleasing to look at as well eat. My partner and I began our meal with the karaage. At first glance they looked like fried chicken bites ,but were actually very tender and soft to chew on. The sauce with it was also very good to pair with the chicken. The ramens were packed with the flavor. Our choices were the to tonkotsu and spicy miso. The tonkotsu was super flavorful and I loved the bits off corn and I added minced pork for extra texture in the soup which was a great choice I would do again. The noodles were thinner than other ramens I have tried but still were very yummy and cooked well. The miso was a thicker soup with thicker noodles and the spiciness wasn't overwhelming. Both bowls were very full and we had left overs to save for later. Overall I enjoyed everything about the restaurant and I would recommend others to come and try it. I will definitely be back.

The only ramen spot in Fort Worth that has authentic, tasty ramen. As a ramen lover and someone…read morewho's been to a lot of ramen places throughout DFW, I must say, Hanabi manages to keep quality up there. It's not my favorite spot, but it's convenient whenever I'm at Fort Worth craving for ramen. I highly recommend this over Wabi House, and certainly over any of the ramen wannabe restaurants throughout Arlington and Euless. The good stuff: whenever I visit, staff was always welcoming, friendly and prompt. Food doesn't take a while to come out, and it's always hot and fresh. Noodles are wavy and thick, and the soup is delicious. Keep in mind their broths taste saltier than other ramen places, but I personally don't mind. The one thing I have qualms with is how they do the meat; the chashu is too chewy for my preferences. Service is always great. I'll be coming back whenever I'm around town.

Honestly, this was the first place I ever tried ramen, so it's got a bit of nostalgia for me. After…read moretrying a lot of different spots over the years, though, I can say it doesn't really hold up as the best anymore. The ambiance is still great -- nice decor and it's fun being able to see the kitchen in action. Service was also really kind and welcoming. Overall, more of a sentimental spot than a standout ramen place.

It was our first time here. Little Lilly came highly recommended by a friend, so we decided to try…read morethem. The restaurant is small, but they do have patio seating (odd for a sushi restaurant). The overall vibe is cool. The sushi bar and kitchen are open, which is fun in my opinion. The sushi was great. They have fun and interesting combinations. The service was fast and attentive. Overall, a great spot for sushi.

I visited Little Lilly Sushi for the first time while staying in Fort Worth. The restaurant was on…read morethe smaller side, but we were able to get a table immediately upon entering. Our sever was very friendly and the food was delivered to our table quickly. The sashimi portion sizes were fantastic (thick cut). The speciality rolls were also great and filling! My favorite was the Hamachi Zest roll. Definitely recommend checking them out!

This is my favorite Fort Worth sushi spot for American style sushi…read more The sushi always comes out super fresh, clean, and beautifully put together. The chefs are artisans in their own right, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. I absolutely love the service here. I've never had even a slightly bad experience. Everyone is always friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable. One of my favorite little traditions is that my wife and I like to have them surprise us with a roll or something fun. They are always happy to play along, and they have given us some great choices over the years. The ambience is another big reason I love this place. The saltwater aquarium is beautiful, and my absolute favorite is the eel when he is not being shy for the day. I always try to get a seat where I can have a direct view of the fish tank. Highly recommend this place.

Server was kinda slowwww today…read more Everything was delicious! I tried some new items, posted some in my review. It's always so fun and such a vibe. It's never too loud, it's just right.

My family and I go here for our fix in Habachi. They have made the necessary changes to their food…read morethat have improved the overall taste over the years that we have gone there. The service was very good constantly removing trash and dirty dishes during the evening. They did a very good job keeping drinks full and never hit the bottom of the glass. We have been here 100x or more with wait times averaging less than 2 mins even on busy evenings. They have not made many changes to their atmosphere during the last couple years but it's average. You will be in and out with good service in less than 2 hours. Overall I would recommend Kyushu as must go to place for Habachi.

Today was sleep in tackle lawn Sunday. Where you're hungry, want to eat a good meal and then get…read moreback to finish up the lawn work . Hesitantly we decided to eat before we stopped off at Lowe's and headed back to finish. Stay with me here. We were a little dirty. Not filthy. Not like we had mud all over us but dressed in work out clothes. Super casual. We entered and asked for a booth, The hostess took us to the back end of the booth where there were tables filled with other patrons. I wanted a bit more privacy and asked her to sit one booth back. She said no. Not to be deterred I sit down at the booth we wanted and felt most Comfortable. We wanted some privacy and not have people all around us. The request was to literally sit one booth back...this hostess wasn't having it. She literally demanded we sit at her booth of choice. Today, it became a "I'm not moving". She "slams" the menus and walks off. That behavior had to be addressed. I'm a reasonable person but expect a certain level of customer service. After all the price of eating out....isn't cheap these days and We eat here all the time. In fact, I became the DUKE again when checking in today.... #1 patron! I take great pride in the title. I discussed my frustration with the manager. When I asked to speak with her the hostess pointed to a manager sitting at the table vs going and getting her. Rude was an understatement. The manager didn't seem overly concerned. All said, the food was wonderful. The Tuna Tower (we ask for no rice) needed more avocado. The Pan Seared dumplings Devine as usual and of course the crab Rangoon are other worldly. The spicy bad girl roll was tasty. We added cream cheese. My sister gets her usual....every time. Hibachi Filet mignon, fried rice and Ginger Salad. It's her absolute favorite and she enjoyed every bite. I don't think one person should drive the overall review but today's experience was stressful...The food 5 Stars. Consistent. That said the hostess has influence and today's 1 star review is for her an her alone. We also ran into Lencho. Lencho is the absolute best waiter. Sundays though he works on the hibachi grill side. Bummer. His smile would have turned the experience around. He's that good and we love him. This is the second time where We've not experience the best customer service. Kyushu ownership should take note.....Some southern hospitality goes a long way. Look no further than to Lencho!

Was in the mood for a late sushi lunch when I decided to try out Hokkaido. From the funky decor,…read morefriendly service, and great food, there's nothing more I can ask for from a local sushi joint. The food came rather quickly and everything we ordered was good. We ordered 2 rolls to share and we each ordered a boba to-go. Since it was lunch time on a Saturday, there weren't too many people there, but I can see this place being popular for a fun date night. I definitely want to return and try their ramen because it looked so good.

The hubby put this spot's Pho on his list of top 5 Pho places in DFW!…read more I am rarely in this area, but thanks to the handy dandy Yelp app, I was still able to find us some good food. Hokkaido's steamed shimp shumai is some of the the best I've had in DFW. The dumpling part was light, tender, and perfectly steamed. The filling was plentiful and well seasoned. I also enjoyed my spicy tuna roll, but it did have some panko crumbs inside it, which I think were unnecessary. The hubby enjoyed his spicy tonkotsu ramen so much that he said it's on his top 5 in DFW list. Service was very good here and there is lots of parking in the strip center. The restaurant is small, but tables are spaced out well. I would definitely eat here again anytime I'm in the area. I'd love to try thier boba tea offerings.